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Duterte defense policy
![What’s in the New Philippines-Czech Republic Defense Industry Forum? What’s in the New Philippines-Czech Republic Defense Industry Forum?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-czech-republic.jpg)
What’s in the New Philippines-Czech Republic Defense Industry Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of a recent development within the broader security relationship.
![What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters? What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
What’s Next for the Philippines’ New Anti-Submarine Helicopters?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what lies ahead for a notable boost for Manila’s capabilities.
![What’s in the New Philippines-Croatia Military Pact? What’s in the New Philippines-Croatia Military Pact?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-president_rodrigo_duterte_gives_a_thumbs_up_during_a_press_conference_in_davao_city.jpg)
What’s in the New Philippines-Croatia Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides finally concluded a significant development in their defense ties.
![What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like? What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_17-08-15.jpg)
What Will the 2018 US-Philippines Balikatan Military Exercise Look Like?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The evolution of the interaction bears watching within the context of the broader defense relationship in the Duterte era.
![Russia-Philippines Military Ties Get an October Boost Russia-Philippines Military Ties Get an October Boost](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-duterte-russia-philippines.jpg)
Russia-Philippines Military Ties Get an October Boost
By Prashanth Parameswaran
This week saw both sides realize boosts they had been previewing in recent weeks.
![Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief? Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_rodrigo_duterte_poses_with_the_8th_infantry_division_troops_080816.jpg)
Who is the Philippines’ New Army Chief?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the appointment and what it means.
![Where Is the Philippines’ Air Force Modernization Under Duterte? Where Is the Philippines’ Air Force Modernization Under Duterte?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sizes/thumbnail/Philippines-Flag2.jpg)
Where Is the Philippines’ Air Force Modernization Under Duterte?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite delays, there are some signs of progress on key projects.
![US Terror Aid to Philippines Signals Enduring Defense Ties Under Duterte US Terror Aid to Philippines Signals Enduring Defense Ties Under Duterte](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-philippines.jpg)
US Terror Aid to Philippines Signals Enduring Defense Ties Under Duterte
By Prashanth Parameswaran
For all of Duterte’s rhetoric, substantive defense cooperation continues to be advanced, including on terrorism.
![Philippines, Czech Republic Ink New Defense Pact Philippines, Czech Republic Ink New Defense Pact](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-philippines-czech-republic.jpg)
Philippines, Czech Republic Ink New Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila and Prague sign a Defense Cooperation Agreement, but disclose few details about what this might mean for the future of their military ties.
![How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War? How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-22_07-00-16.jpg)
How Will the Philippines’ Military Join Duterte’s Drug War?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though it is certain to play a role, the specifics remain unclear.
![What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties? What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-06_19-17-45.jpg)
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the next steps both sides are considering.
![The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-23_22-42-58.jpg)
The Limits of Duterte’s US-China Rebalance
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A deeper look at Rodrigo Duterte's effort to 'rebalance' ties between the United States and China.
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